Ok people I really need support, prayers and good wishes

Sunflower123 · Jun 13, 2020, 08:12 PM

Prayers going up for you and for Steve for a good outcome. I’m sorry it got to this point.

Jun 13, 2020, 08:24 PM

You are both very much in my thoughts. What a terribly rough time.

Nammu · Jun 13, 2020, 08:31 PM

Thought of you today and was hoping Steve is having a good day.

bpcyclist · Jun 13, 2020, 09:02 PM

I pray every night for him. I will pray harder.

Is this local hospital, or Nashville?

Jun 13, 2020, 09:31 PM

So sorry things have gotten worse. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Victoria'smom · Jun 13, 2020, 09:42 PM

I'm so sorry!

Coolbreeze74 · Jun 13, 2020, 11:11 PM

I don't post often but I'm really sorry and have healing vibes sent your way!

Rick7892 · Jun 13, 2020, 11:58 PM

Continuing to send prayers for both of you!

beauflow · Jun 14, 2020, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Last night Steve started to get worse, he had basically been in bed for over 24 hours. He fell twice, Luckily it was in the bed room where there is carpet and our bed is low to the ground.

I finally got him up and he was literally shaking his legs barely holding him up. Hes been on Oxygen full time this past week instead of just at night.

Made him a egg sandwich , Check his vitals and blood pressure a tad low, no fever. About an hour later I checked his blood sugar and it was 295! He is not a diabetic, I rechecked and hour later and only down to 256 then an hour later and 226. So 3 hours and hes still too high. His confusion was getting worse.. I do not know how I got him washed up, dressed and ready to go to the ER, He was almost falling ever moment he was standing up, My husband is not a small guy..Got him in the car.

I had added the last 24 hours on to the med summary of everything going back 8 weeks and all meds he has been on, I sent a message to his boys that I was taking him to the hospital.

We arrived and they would not let me go back in the ER as I suspected, They said they "might" have some visitation Monday, They took him back right away and I was told to go to the car and wait for a call. I got in my car and lost it...They were running all kinds of labs, He was having huge trouble communicating , so they were greatful for all the info I provided but it would ave been better my being there, This God damn Plague !!!!

They will admit him.. I came home, they would not let me see him regardless..... If they dont call me in an hour I will call, I do not know if he will be in a regular bed or in the ICU.. I do not know what IV antibiotic they will be putting him on. He does have his phone and I have texted and no reply and I am not surprised with his confusion.

He was scared that I couldnt go with him and we both were crying, what if that is the last time I see him , And please people dont give me platitudes that he will be fine and I should not think that way,, he has a very serious bacterial infection that 60% of people die from. Yes I am praying hard. If he doesnt make it I will be destroyed.

So if anyone has a prayer or a good thought to throw our way I would greatly appreciate it..

Many many thoughts your guys way.
Im sorry that you both are having to go through this. It's heartbreaking

your posts show the love that you two have.

Much love, and hopeful thoughts and strength to you both.

bizi · Jun 14, 2020, 12:40 AM

I just said a prayer for the 2 of you.warm thoughts your way.
this is such a scarey time right now. I hope that you can visit with him on monday.
lots of love, bizi

Wild Coyote · Jun 14, 2020, 03:52 AM

(((((( Christina and Steve ))))))

I hope you are both sleeping peacefully.

Much Love

Wander · Jun 14, 2020, 04:32 AM

My heart breaks for you Christina. I promise you that you will both be in my meditations where I will send all the healing vibes I can muster. It is like prayer in a way. Do you have anyone who can be with you right now? I hate the thought of you being alone in such deep distress.

scatterbrained04 · Jun 14, 2020, 05:58 AM

Both of you are in my thoughts

Ok people I really need support, prayers and good wishes

Jun 14, 2020, 09:40 AM

Sorry to hear that Steve had to be admitted. You and Steve have both been in my thoughts for a while now.

I hope they let you visit him on Monday.

HALLIEBETH87 · Jun 14, 2020, 10:34 AM

Call/message me ANY time!

*Beth* · Jun 14, 2020, 11:03 AM

I am sending you and Steve both prayers and good thoughts

Jun 14, 2020, 11:14 AM

Christina

Continuing good thoughts your way. Strength to you. You can PM me anytime.

~Christina · Jun 14, 2020, 04:33 PM

Oh gosh everyone Thank you SO much for all this support, I cant tell you how much it means

Had a 30 minute conversation with his Hospital Doctor today

So Steve is now Diabetic, they have had to give him insulin to bring his blood sugar down. The did a AIC and over the last 90 days been elevated not horrible but considering the infections, antibiotics and prednisone they were slightly above normal but nothing of big concern. They did a CT of chest there is no pnuemonia, No masses just the evidence of his copd,

The doctor didnt hear wheezing, But started him on prednisone just incase this is a big copd flare as he normally is on
2lts O2 but they had to put him up to 4 lts last night to get him to 90 sat.

So the Doctor feels that he should do well on a oral diabetic medication and we will need to get an appt with endocrinologist for treatment He also wants him to see a Pulmonary specialist which I told him we already have one for the 22nd. He was thrilled to hear that.

The Doctor was very concerned about his mental status, Steve was aware he was in the hospital but not the day or even the month, He wasnt able to explain this ongoing infection, Or what meds he had been on today even with being more stable. So I explained to the Doctor about his 20% brain volume loss and we are seeing a neurologist about it so that answered alot of questions as for Steve's cognitive issues for the Doctor.

He does have the bacteria in his system, but his white blood cell counts are normal. So the Doctors thoughts are when he first got sick almost 8 weeks ago and had been bitten by a tick that showed bullseye pattern with out a doubt that his body reacted by increasing blood sugar and just a massive reaction from the bite, He was tested for Lymes and it was negative, thankfully, so along with the very strong antibiotics was a perfect storm for his blood sugar to blast way up in the last week and cause the extreme weakness, falling, shaking and even more cognitive issues especially yesterday. I didnt think to check blood sugar until yesterday as he had no symptoms of diabetes. But him a total mess yesterday prompted me to check it, thankfully.

Not sure when they will release him, They want to see how he does tonight and tomorrow. He is now able to get up and go to the bathroom etc, He is being careful.. We will then follow up with our Doctor and get him in with specialists so we can start to get things under control. This is going to take time to get Steve back on his feet and really feeling better. But finally there is hope.

Now I am going to go nibble numerous Xanax and try to relax, something that I cant remember the last time I was able to do..

I just want to say again a huge THANK YOU for all the prayers , good wishes and support...

You have all helped me in a great time of need